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SM54 HNJ

2004 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,805 mi
Last recorded86,805 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 1 Series82,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 HNJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2018 86,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2018 86,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,299 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower fog lamp unit in operative

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,299 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower fog lamp unit in operative

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,042 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp in operative

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low / leaking

Fail 6 Aug 2016 82,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog lamp in operative

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low / leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,163 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 76,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front windscreen scratched .

Fail 9 Aug 2013 67,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front windscreen scratched .

Pass 12 May 2012 61,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 49,085 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 49,089 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,687 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,098 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 22,098 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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SM54 HNJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,797 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM54 HNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM54 HNJ is a 2004 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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